1911 to 1915
TAKEN FROM THE PUTNAM RECORD
Florid, December 11, 1912
Cramer-Rudy
A very pretty wedding occurred last Thursday December 12 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Meyer when Miss Ella Cramer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lavier Cramer
of Broken Bow, Nebraska was united in married with William Rudy of this place
by Reverend R.K. Stetson of Granville. The wedding was a quiet one witnessed
only by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom and a few intimate
friends. A wedding supper was served to the happy young couple by Mrs. Meyer.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy are both too well known to need any introduction to the
people of our village. Their many friends wish them a long, pleasant and
prosperous life.
Back Page, January 14, 1914
Married
The wedding bells are ringing and bridal showers are falling this time for
Marie Alleman who was entertained and showered at the home of Mrs. W.W. Thompson
last Saturday afternoon and married on Wednesday at 5:45 PM. at the residence
of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Alleman in Tonica. The marriage ceremony
was read by Reverand D.F. Wilson. The bride is one of Tonica’s favorite
daughters and will make a worthy helpmate for her husband. P. Emil Neilsen
is a fine young man of good prospects who is employed by the Santa Fe Railroad
as a bill clerk in Chicago. The honeymoon will be spend in sunny California
and upon their return they will go to housekeeping in Chicago.
Front Page, October 21, 1914
Last Friday morning, Henry Bruer and Miss Sadie Hetrick of Florid were quietly
married by Reverend F.R. Kliensorg at the church parsonage. While it was
quite generally believed the event would take place in due time, never the
less the news of their marriage was a surprise to their many friends. The
young couple are quite well and favorably known by all the community and
need no introduction by us. They will make their home with the grooms mother
just out of town and the Record joins in wishing the young people much happiness
through life.
Florid, October 21, 1914
Two weddings in the G.W. Hetrick family last week, Miss Sadie to Henry Bruer
last Thursday evening, October 15, Clyde Hetrick to Miss Millie Hamlin on
Saturday, October 17.
Florid, October 28, 1914
Married at the Presbyterian mans in Florid, Saturday evening at 5:00 by Reverend
F.W. Eastwood, Mr. Joseph H. Edward and Miss Blanch I. Allen.
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March 15, 1916
McGlasson-Chance
Herman Chance of Florid and Miss Inez McGlasson of Hennepin hied themselves
to Henry, March 7, 1916 and were joined in holy bonds of matrimony at 8:30
o’clock PM at the parsonage of the Presbyterian Church by Reverend Martin.
The bridal couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyer, sister and
brother-in-law of the groom. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Sarah
Chance of Florid and the bride the eldest daughter of Mrs. Lucy McGlasson
of Hennepin.
March 29, 1916
Deininger -Weeks
A very quiet wedding to place on Wednesday, March 22, 1916 at 3:00 o’clock
PM at the congregational parsonage in Granville, when the Reverend R.K, Stetson,
using the beautiful ring ceremony united the hearts and fortunes of Miss
Jessie Deininger of Florid and Mr. James Lee Weeks of Hennepin in the holy
bonds of matrimony. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pletch, sister
and brother-in-law of the bride. Following the ceremony the wedding party
returned by auto to the elegant home of the bride’s parents, where a
reception was given the bride and groom in a sumptious 6:00 o’clock
6 course wedding dinner was served to the immediate relatives of the happy
couple. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Deininger,
who resides east of Florid and her entire life has been spent in this community.
The groom is well and favorably known, the only son of Mrs. Lillian Weeks.
Florid, April 12, 1916
Word was received here that Miss May Springer, formerly of this place and
a granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah Cassell (Chance - not Cassell) was married
April 5 in Ostrander, Minn. to Halbert Christopher. May’s friends
were considerably surprised on receiving the news but they will all recover
and all join in wishing May a long, happy and prosperous life.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1916
Robert Dinkey, who has been keeping bachelor's hall for the past year or
so grew tired of living alone. He went away the forepart of last week, returning
Wednesday but not alone, for he was accompanied by a young lady, whom he
introduced as his wife. Robert is an industrious young man and his friends
join in wishing him and his help mate, happiness and prosperity.
Florid, May 29, 1919
Married in Chicago
On last Saturday, May 24, Miss Martha Clemens and Owen Doyle were united
in marriage in Chicago. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Clemens and has resided in Florid from childhood. The young couple will make
their home in the city. Mrs. Doyle’s friends wish them a long and happy
journey through life.
February 4, 1920
Allen - Donohoe
Miss Gladys Allen and Patrick Donohoe were united in united in holy bonds
of matrimony last Saturday afternoon, January 31, at 3:30 at the home of
the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harv Allen of Florid. Reverend
R.H. Barstead performed the ceremony which made the happy couple man and
wife using the ring service. ...The wedding was a quiet home affair there
being only immediate family present. After the ceremony a 3 course dinner
was served after which the bride and groom, accompanied by the bride’s
parents and other relatives motored to LaSalle.
December 1, 1920
Clemens - Monk
Corporal Simon P. Clemens, son of David Clemens of Florid, Illinois and Miss
Marie Munk, the youngest daughter of Charles Munk of Hennepin, Illinois were
quietly married, Saturday morning, November 27, 1920 at the Methodist parsonage
by Reverend R.A. Reeves. Henry Hamm, brother-in-law of the groom took the
bride and groom immediately to Ottawa where the groom had furnished rooms
ready for his bride.
FRONT PAGE , March 23, 1921
Olson-Clemens
Charles C. Clemens, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Clemens of Hennepin, IL and
Miss Eva Olson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Olson of Morris, IL, were united
in marriage of Wednesday, March 9, 1921 at 3:00 in the afternoon at the parsonage
of the Federated Church in Ottawa, Illinois. The groom is the second son
of Mr. and Mrs. David Clemens, residing at Florid and is an industrious,
energetic young man. While the bride is a stranger in this vicinity, she
is said to be an accomplished young woman. The happy couple will go to
housekeeping on a farm near Morris, where the groom will farm the coming
season, followed by the best wishes of their many friends for a happy and
prosperous journey through life.
Florid, December 27, 1922
Cupids Capers
Our people were not a little surprised last Wednesday the 20th, to learn
that another of our charming and accomplished young ladies had fallen a victim
to the wills of Cupid. Miss Margaret Reichwine, daughter of Mrs. Jessie Reichwine
and Nicholas Stam, a rising young physician of Chicago, were married at Danville
by Rev. R.H. Barstead. The bride had grown to womanhood in Florid and is
respected by all who know her. While Doctor Stam is a stranger, we trust
he is worthy of the life partner he has chosen. may their wedding life be
one of bliss and happiness. The newlyweds expect to make their home in Mason
City, Iowa.
Henry Republican
December 7, 1933
Seibert-Paganelli
Friends and relatives have learned of the marriage of Miss Fern Seibert to
Donald Paganelli, which occurred in Eureka on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1933, with
Judge Foster performing the ceremony. The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mrs. Ella Seibert, who resides south of Florid. She is a member
of the graduating class of the Hennepin Township High School of last spring
and is now attending the Hopkins Township High school at Granville. The groom
is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Paganelli of Mark, and is employed in a store
at Highwood. Mrs. Paganelli plans to finish the term of school at Hopkins
this year.